Category Archives: Christian

October 31, 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Because of the differences between the Japanese and the English here, I … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:8, 9, 15 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Judgment will again be founded … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:14-16 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This one verse contains a prayer of sorts, and then God’s direct answer. … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

PS 84:5-7 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 75:6-7 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. This is an extremely pertinent passage in a US … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:15, 18 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. This is such a simple little verse, yet it speaks a profound truth. First of all, it starts with praising God. I have noticed … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. God is so righteous, so holy and pure, that it’s scary, or … Continue reading →

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October 22, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Having just talked about someone who trusted in material things and practiced evil, David here … Continue reading →

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